4 comments:

Anonymous
said...

"Preliminary findings from this study (Nutrient and Methyl Mercury Exposure from Consuming Fish) suggest that the beneficial influence of nutrients from fish may counter any adverse effects of MeHg on the developing nervous system. J. Nutr. 137: 2805-2808, 2007.

Mercury in fish is risky, especially for babies and kids, according to the National Academy of Sciences, our "Supreme Court" of science. I'll go along with their conclusion.

In particular, the National Academy concluded that it is inappropriate to dismiss risks of mercury in fish based on the Seychelles study results cited by Anonymous, see http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9899&page=6

This authoritative review considered all studies to date and synthesized results from all studies including the Seychelles study cited by anonymous. There does not seem to be a protective nutrient as suggested by anonymous.

IMO it's an estimate at best, based on what I can see at gotmercury.org. I don't see how they can get an accurate answer from the info that you put into the calculator. I would use it only as a guide regarding whether eating habits create a risk of mercury exposure.

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